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Construction Accident Articles:
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Avoid Scaffolding Accidents
Scaffolding is an important tool used in construction and there is no question that without this temporary frame, it would be difficult to complete certain jobs. It is believed that scaffolding was even used in ancient times by the Grecians, Egyptians, Nubians... -
Chemical Burns In New York Construction Accidents
Chemical burns, which are caused by contact with acids or strong bases such as alkaloids, are a present danger for many construction workers. Each year, over one million people require medical attention for burn injuries, many of which occur at the workplace.... -
Scaffolding Accidents Injure Thousands of Construction Workers Each Year
New York construction workers face many challenges and dangers during the course of each day on the job. However, the largest risk to the well being of construction workers in Long Island may come from scaffolding injuries.... -
Falling Object Injuries
Construction sites are dangerous places. Injuries can occur when workers are operating machinery, using power tools, or working around exposed wires, or when a worker is struck by a falling object.... -
Forklift Accidents
Like all heavy construction equipment, forklifts pose a serious risk to their operators and to those nearby. Millions of forklifts are operated on construction sites every day, and thousands of people are injured or killed in forklift accidents each year.... -
Negligent Superintendents Cause Many New York Construction Accidents
The superintendent in charge of each construction site in New York has many responsibilities. When these superintendents do their job correctly, a construction job is executed safely and quickly. When superintendents are negligent in their jobs, however, serio... -
Ladder Accidents Happen To New York Construction Workers
Construction workers in New York face many challenges. Long days and hot work conditions are just the start -- they also undergo the almost continual danger of serious injuries on the job.... -
Preventable Accidents in the Job Site
New York City is constantly renovating itself, and every day tens of thousands of our citizens go to work on construction sites. Their work is necessary for our city to move forward. And while the work is necessary, it is very dangerous. Construction workers s... -
Crane Accident Responsibility
Over the last few years, there have been numerous crane accidents in New York and throughout the country. One of the most notorious New York crane accident cases occurred on Manhattan’s east side and killed seven people. In 2008 alone, a total of nine pe... -
Preventing Falls on Construction Sites
Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries on construction sites. Unstable work surfaces, poorly positioned ladders, floor holes and inappropriate safety measures can all cause fall accidents. Falling objects can also cause construction accidents when wal... -
At Risk for Heat Stroke?
As the temperature rises in New York, so does the risk of construction workers suffering serious heat-related illnesses. Heat can cause more than just discomfort. If you are a construction worker in New York, you need to be aware of the dangers of working in t... -
Common Construction Accidents
Working on a construction site can be dangerous. Safety is not always a top priority and equipment often malfunctions. Sometimes the contractors or other workers are negligent, which can lead to serious work injuries. When it comes to construction, the list of... -
Electrocution Accidents
Construction workers in Manhattan, Long Island, and the Bronx face many risks on the job. However, one of the most dangerous possibilities that can occur on the job site is electrocution.... -
Cleaning Woman Killed on Construction Site
MICHAEL S. LEVINE, an attorney admitted to practice in the courts of the State of New York, affirms the following to be true under the penalties of perjury:... -
Heat Stroke on Construction Sites
Construction workers in Manhattan and around the New York Metro area face danger on a daily basis. Workers can be injured in a wide range of New York construction accidents involving cranes, scaffolding, debris, construction vehicles, heavy machinery, and more...
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